93pts James Suckling

 "Fresh and transparent, focused on raspberries and red cherries with bay leaves and black pepper. Full-bodied and firm on the attack, it’s youthful yet ripe with velvety tannins, racy acidity and a supple and juicy finish, precise and long."

Description

The Palazzo Maffei Amarone della Valpolicella 2022 is a full-bodied Italian red wine from Veneto, known for its rich flavors of dark fruit (cherry, blackberry), spice, and hints of oak, offering complexity with smooth tannins and balanced acidity, making it a classic pairing for hearty meat dishes like slow-cooked or grilled meats. This prestigious Amarone DOCG is made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, aged in small barrels for depth, and is described as elegant, dry, and persistent, reflecting traditional production.